Werner's thick-toed gecko explained

Werner's thick-toed gecko (Pachydactylus werneri) is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic to Namibia.

Etymology

The specific name, werneri, is in honor of Austrian herpetologist Franz Werner.^[1]

In Namibia P. werneri is found in the areas around Karibib, Maltahöhe, and Swakopmund.

P. werneri may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 5.25cm (02.07inches).

P. werneri is oviparous.

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